research The Medusa Head: Dermoscopic Diagnosis of Woolly Hair Syndrome
A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
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research Alopecia in Women Submitted to Childhood X-Ray Epilation for Tinea Capitis Treatment
Women treated with X-ray for scalp fungus as children had a higher chance of hair loss, especially with higher radiation doses and severe fungus infections.
research Hair and Nail Disorders of Childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
research Recent Developments in Alopecias
Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
research Non-Rhizobial Nodule Endophytes Improve Nodulation, Change Root Exudation Pattern and Promote the Growth of Lentil for Prospective Application in Fallow Soil
Certain bacteria can boost lentil growth and improve soil used for farming.
research A Case of Familial Male-Limited Precocious Puberty with a Novel Mutation
A boy with a rare form of early puberty caused by a new gene mutation responded well to treatment aimed at reducing testosterone and preserving adult height.
research Correction of Hair Shaft Defects Through Allele-Specific Silencing of Mutant Krt75
Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
research The Clinicopathological Spectrum of Trichoepitheliomas: A Retrospective Descriptive Study
Trichoepitheliomas can be hard to distinguish from other skin conditions and often start in teenage years.
research Update on Idiopathic Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
research Acromegaloid Facial Appearance: Case Report and Literature Review
The document concludes that AFA should be considered in patients with acromegaly-like features but normal hormone levels, and more cases need to be identified to understand the condition fully.
research Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair Affecting the Scalp and Eyelashes in an Adult Woman
A woman developed rare, unexplained curly hair on her scalp and eyelashes.
research Effect of Finasteride on Ovulation Induction in Nonresponder (Hyperandrogenic) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Women
Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.
research Letter: Body Hair Transplant into Wide Donor Scar
Transplanting chest hair into scars can effectively treat wide donor scars from hair restoration surgery.
research Chest Hair Used as Donor Material in Hair Restoration Surgery
Chest hair can be used for scalp hair transplants when there's not enough scalp hair.
research Analyzing Finasteride Data
Finasteride slightly improves prostate symptoms but has minimal difference from placebo.
research Hair Loss in Children
Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.
research Anterior, Frontal Congenital Triangular Alopecia: Redundancy in Therapy Without Improvement
Recognizing congenital triangular alopecia is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
research Evaluation of Hair Loss
The document concludes that a thorough history, physical exam, and specific tests are crucial for diagnosing and managing hair loss effectively.
research Baker's Dozen on the Scalp: An Interesting Case of Multiple Trichilemmal Cysts
A woman had 13 non-cancerous cysts on her scalp successfully removed in one surgery.
research Stability-Indicating Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography Method for Determination of Finasteride in Pharmaceutical Preparations
Method accurately measures finasteride concentration in medicine.
research Congenital Atrichia Associated with Situs Inversus and Mesocardia
A 2-year-old boy had no hair and unusual organ placement, and it's unclear if it's genetic or coincidental.
research Male Pattern Baldness: Psychological Impact, Disease Association, and Treatment Options
Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
research The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Autologous Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP injections safely increase hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia.
research Associations Between Sun Sensitive Pigmentary Genes and Serum Prostate Specific Antigen Levels
Men with less sun-sensitive skin have lower PSA levels, while men with more sun-sensitive skin have higher PSA levels.
research Evaluation of Thailand's Regional Hospital Efficiency
Thai regional hospitals need more resources for better efficiency, and investment in quality could help Thailand become a medical tourism hub.
research Arachidonate 12-Lipoxygenase Inhibitors Promote S100A3 Citrullination in Cultured SW480 Cells and Isolated Hair Follicles
Inhibiting ALOX12 can help hair cuticle maturation by increasing S100A3 citrullination.
research Identification of 5α-Reductase Isoenzymes in Canine Skin
Two types of 5α-reductase are in dog skin, which might make dutasteride better than finasteride for treating dog hair loss.
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: An Original Case Occurring in Twins
Twins had rare skin cysts likely due to genetics.
research Comparative Evaluation of Sonographic Ovarian Morphology of Indian Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Versus Normal Women
Indian women with PCOS may need different ultrasound criteria for diagnosis than current standards.
research Encephalocraniocutaneous Lipomatosis: Congenital Alopecia Treatment in a Rare Neurocutaneous Syndrome
A girl with a rare syndrome had successful hair loss treatment with no relapse after 4 years.